Shimla, Aug. 25 -- Heavy rainfall in Himachal has resulted in closure of 482 roads with four National Highways (NH), Chandigarh-Manali, NH 154A (Chamba-Pathankot), NH-305, and NH-21, is blocked due to landslides at different places.

The Manimahesh Yatra was halted due to a landslide near Sundrasi on pilgrimage trek. The state has witnessed 79 landslides, 77 flashfloods and 40 cloudburst, since June 20. Meanwhile, heavy rains triggered flash floods, landslides in Chamba and Kullu, though no loss of life was reported but properties were damaged.

The traffic to Kullu has come to halt as both Chandigarh - Manali NH has been blocked beyond Mandi and also the alternative route via Kataula - Kamand, due to landslides.

Mandi - Kullu National H...